Rwanda: Communications Officer

About Global Health Corps

Global Health Corps (GHC) is a leadership development organization focused on building the next generation of diverse, disruptive global health leaders. Founded in 2009, we competitively recruit talented professionals (ages 21-30) from a range of sectors and backgrounds and place them in high-impact roles within partner organizations -- including Clinton Health Access Initiative, Partners in Health, Planned Parenthood Global, and Government Ministries in Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda -- working on the front lines of health equity in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the US, and Zambia.

GHC is seeking fellows from a wide range of backgrounds, geographies, and expertise. Through a one-year paid fellowship program, fellows provide the expertise and leadership potential needed to fill capacity gaps in global health.

About Placement Organization

African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) Rwanda’s vision is “a country where God is honored, people live together in peace and have their needs satisfied.” AEE Rwanda focuses on the empowerment of vulnerable individuals and communities; especially children, women, youth and HIV/AIDS affected and/or infected people. This is done by developing capacity through the formation and strengthening of self-help community based groups, sensitizing communities on gender and child rights, promoting training and education of vulnerable children, and promoting awareness, care and support for HIV/AIDS affected and/or infected individuals and communities. AEE’s strives to strengthen institutional and governance capacity of vulnerable communities rather than give handouts. Specific programs include promoting inclusive quality education, early childcare and development, economic livelihood opportunities for youth and women, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and nutrition.

Position Overview

The Communications Officer will be based in Kigali and will be a key member of the AEE team working to enhance the visibility of our work, within and outside of Rwanda. The Officer will lead efforts to identify key stakeholders, develop new communication channels to reach these individuals, and raise the profile of the organization’s work, as well as to provide information to partners and the public about AEE’s programming and the issues it addresses. Additionally, alongside the full AEE Rwanda team, this individual will play a lead role in organizing AEE Rwanda major events, including visits of development partners and donors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a targeted communications strategy
• Build communications channels for increasing awareness of AEE Rwanda work in Rwanda, including traditional and new media
• Support AEE’s advocacy teams through the production of fact sheets, special reports, and briefs that promote the welfare of the vulnerable children, families and communities
• Support AEE’s program teams through technical support on writing and communications projects, including publications
• Regularly update AEE Rwanda’s website and Facebook page
• Provide mentoring and capacity building support to junior communications team members

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience and skills in developing communication pieces
• Ability to work with others and transfer skills
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills
• Knowledge of computer programs relevant to the role including MS Word, PowerPoint, Publishing, Photoshop, etc.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (communications, public relations, etc)
• Public speaking skills

Fellowship Logistics

During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:

• A living stipend of $650/month
• Housing and utilities
• Health insurance
• A professional development grant of $600
• An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
• Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats

*Note: The living stipend and the completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.

Living and Working in Rwanda: Fellows are provided with housing and utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on the placement organization and location within the country. Fellows placed at AEE will be housed in a guesthouse located at the AEE Rwanda headquarters in Kigali, an urban center in Rwanda.

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Applications will close February 2nd, 2016.

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